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Newly appointed British Government adviser Katharine Birbalsingh, now the chairwoman of the social mobility commission, was slammed for 'whipping up division' in a Twitter spat.
At the end of their term, SMC Commissioners outline their achievements and hopes for the future in an open letter to the Prime Minister
A report commissioned by the government has said almost 4.5 million children in the uk are now living in poverty. the social mobility commission said the figure was up by 700,000 from 2012. the document suggests the government should scrap its two—child limit benefits policy, and offer £10 more per week for every child. ministers say the cap is to ensure welfare spending is fair and sustainable. let's get more on this with saeed atcha who's a social mobility commissioner for the government and chief executive of the charity youth leads uk. thank you very much for being with us. these are pr...
A GROUP of young people is helping to tackle period poverty by launching a survey for 12 to 19-year-olds to give them the chance to share their views on period poverty and the stigma surrounding it. Volunteers from Bolton-based charity Youth Leads UK are behind the initiative and will take results from the survey to decision-makers at a local and national level. The campaign, called Be Period Proud, comes as many young people find it challenging to speak up if they’re having trouble accessing period products. The research from the survey will be passed on to headteachers and politic...
THE people of Bolton remembered Prince Phillip tonight in a moving memorial service which saw councillors, officials and some members of the public in attendance, to remember the life of the Duke of Edinburgh. Taking place at Bolton Parish Church, Prince Phillip's life was remembered, as well as the impact that he had on Bolton, Britain and world affairs. The ceremony consisted of prayers, performances from a small, socially-distant choir, and a tribute from the Vicar of Bolton, in which he paid tribute to his character, thoughts and beliefs. The Mayor of Bolton, Cllr Linda Thomas led...